Fri Mar 11, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Houston RocketsRockets
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Phoenix SunsSuns
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston RocketsRockets | 29 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 117 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Rockets snuck past the Suns 117-114. The breakneck pace played right into Rockets' hands. The Rockets pushed the pace until the other side broke; Suns' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Rockets bench chemistry carried them. The Rockets rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Rockets · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.